Separable Fusion Binocular Layout for Remote Multi-Spectral Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional binoculars provide only single spectral functionality and require direct operator exposure, compromising safety and adjustability.
Innovation Solution
A separable common aperture fusion binocular configured into three separate digital units: a sensor unit, an ocular unit, and a control unit, enabling remote operation and eliminating the need for interpupillary and diopter adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional binocular is configured as a single unit requiring direct operator exposure, then operator can view objects through optical path, but operator safety is compromised and detectability increases
Solution Approach 1:
The binocular system is divided into three separable digital units: a sensor unit that captures images, an ocular unit that displays images, and a control unit that manages operations. This segmentation allows the operator to view images remotely without direct exposure to hazardous environments, thereby improving operator safety while maintaining functional capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional binocular provides single spectral functionality, then device complexity is reduced, but spectral versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor unit is designed to capture images across multiple spectral ranges including visible, infrared, and other wavelengths. This multi-functional capability allows a single device to perform various spectral functions, improving adaptability and versatility without requiring separate specialized devices for each spectral range.
3Productivity
If traditional binocular requires interpupillary distance, diopter, and focus adjustments, then device is customized for individual operators, but time is lost during adjustments and sharing between operators is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The ocular unit functions as a digital display device that receives and displays images captured by the sensor unit. This digital copying approach eliminates the need for mechanical adjustments of interpupillary distance, diopter, and focus, as the display can be electronically adapted to different operators' needs instantly, enabling rapid sharing between operators without manual adjustment delays.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances operator safety by allowing remote viewing and control, reduces detectability, and facilitates quick sharing between operators without adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
an infra-red illuminator
Implementation Method 2
a laser range finder
Data Source
AI summary
A separable common aperture fusion binocular, including: a sensor unit, an ocular unit, and a control unit. The sensor unit includes: a fusion aperture, a laser range finder, and an infra-red illuminator. The ocular unit includes: at least one high-definition display and an ocular lens assembly for viewing data received from the sensor unit on the at least one high-definition display. The control unit provides functionality for control of the sensor unit and data display in the ocular unit.